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enThu, 22 Feb 2018 07:31:49 GMTThu, 22 Feb 2018 07:31:49 GMTRev937225How to Get Free Microsoft Azure Subscription with Microsoft Imagine - Urdu/Hindi LanguageYou can now get Free Microsoft Azure Subscription to deploy your web apps, WordPress blogs, SQL/MySQL databases and much more free of cost with Microsoft Imagine.

This video is in Urdu/Hindi Language however subtitles have been added in English.

HOW TO GET MICROSOFT IMAGINE VOUCHER IN PAKISTAN

For Pakistan, you can request a Microsoft Imagine voucher by sending an email to Usman ur Rehman Ahmed at v-usrehm@microsoft.com or +92 321 504 8480.

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/MVP-Azure/bilalamjadYou can now get Free Microsoft Azure Subscription to deploy your web apps, WordPress blogs, SQL/MySQL databases and much more free of cost with Microsoft Imagine. This video is in Urdu/Hindi Language however subtitles have been added in English. HOW TO GET MICROSOFT IMAGINE VOUCHER IN PAKISTAN For Pakistan, you can request a Microsoft Imagine voucher by sending an email to Usman ur Rehman Ahmed at v-usrehm@microsoft.com or &#43;92 321 504 8480. -------------------------------Contact Detailswww.bilalamjad.netmail@bilalamjad.net 573https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/MVP-Azure/bilalamjad
Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:47:17 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/MVP-Azure/bilalamjadBilal AmjadBilal Amjad4https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/MVP-Azure/bilalamjad/RSSAzurefreeMicrosoftMVPSetuptutorialSubscriptionVirtual shared storage for free – that is realAs a rule, software free versions have a limited number of features in order for you to take measure of the product and be motivated to buy the full one. Still, running your production with the free edition is absolutely real. Watch our video to learn how it works with virtual shared storage.

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/MVP-Business-Solutions/StarWind-Virtual-SAN-Free-for-real-life-use-casesAs a rule, software free versions have a limited number of features in order for you to take measure of the product and be motivated to buy the full one. Still, running your production with the free edition is absolutely real. Watch our video to learn how it works with virtual shared storage. More about getting virtual shared storage for free: Free virtual shared storageTips from the fieldTechnical details to know72https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/MVP-Business-Solutions/StarWind-Virtual-SAN-Free-for-real-life-use-cases
Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:28:05 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/MVP-Business-Solutions/StarWind-Virtual-SAN-Free-for-real-life-use-casesAnton Kolomyeytsev [MVP]Anton Kolomyeytsev [MVP]0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/MVP-Business-Solutions/StarWind-Virtual-SAN-Free-for-real-life-use-cases/RSSfreeSoftwareStorageVirtualVirtual MachinesVirtualizationVirtualizedServerTechOnFri: แนะนำ Visual Studio Dev EssentialsTechOnFri - ตอน Introduction to Visual Studio Dev Essentials แนะนำ อุปกรณ์และครอสดีๆสำหรับทุกคน

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Welcome-to-the-Office-365-Support-Corner/Office-365-FreeBusyDo you constantly have meetings with a specific company that is from Office 365 and you find difficult to understand when their users are available or not? With Office 365 is possible to create a trusted Organization relationship to visualize the free/busy information from other tenant. This video have been delivered by: Ana Costa See more on: https://aka.ms/o365supportcorner 196https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Welcome-to-the-Office-365-Support-Corner/Office-365-FreeBusy
Fri, 22 Apr 2016 11:58:28 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Welcome-to-the-Office-365-Support-Corner/Office-365-FreeBusyChannel9Spain, Fulvio Salanitro, Bruno RR FernandesChannel9Spain, Fulvio Salanitro, Bruno RR Fernandes0https://channel9.msdn.com/Series/Welcome-to-the-Office-365-Support-Corner/Office-365-FreeBusy/RSSfreemeetingsorganizationSupportMicrosoftOffice 365SpainSpanishWeb.Dev 1: Building Web Sites that Work Everywhere: Cross Browser TestingHow to build web sites that work well across various browsers versions and devices is always challenging for web developers. In this episode, you will learn tools available for interoperability tests, and how to use them. I will demonstrate how easy you will be able to leverage the tools, to identify the problems, and to analyze the interoperability issue in your website. Browser detection, feature detection, CSS prefix, and fallbacks will all be discussed in the future episodes. With a couple of simple changes to your sites, you can take advantage of web standards and HTML5 features today without breaking your sites in the future. ]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/webdevshow/1How to build web sites that work well across various browsers versions and devices is always challenging for web developers. In this episode, you will learn tools available for interoperability tests, and how to use them. I will demonstrate how easy you will be able to leverage the tools, to identify the problems, and to analyze the interoperability issue in your website. Browser detection, feature detection, CSS prefix, and fallbacks will all be discussed in the future episodes. With a couple of simple changes to your sites, you can take advantage of web standards and HTML5 features today without breaking your sites in the future. 1195https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/webdevshow/1
Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:07:02 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/webdevshow/1Dr. Doris ChenDr. Doris Chen4https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/webdevshow/1/RSSCSS 3Developer ToolsfreeHTML5InteroperabilityJavaScriptTestWebWebsitewebsitesEpisode 25 - Can you say "FREE" tools for Hyper-V and moreIn this Episode I am joined by fellow MVP Emile Cabot and we discuss some of our favorite free tools for Hyper-V. This quick episode is jam packed with nuggets and great information. ]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Interview-with-an-MVP/Episode-25-Can-you-say-FREE-tools-for-Hyper-VIn this Episode I am joined by fellow MVP Emile Cabot and we discuss some of our favorite free tools for Hyper-V. This quick episode is jam packed with nuggets and great information. 544https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Interview-with-an-MVP/Episode-25-Can-you-say-FREE-tools-for-Hyper-V
Sat, 02 Jan 2016 20:54:48 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Interview-with-an-MVP/Episode-25-Can-you-say-FREE-tools-for-Hyper-VMVPSim, Dave Kawula, Emile CabotMVPSim, Dave Kawula, Emile Cabot0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/Interview-with-an-MVP/Episode-25-Can-you-say-FREE-tools-for-Hyper-V/RSSfreeHyper-VMVPIn-app purchases, Live-Kacheln, Testmodus mit prime31prime[31] stellt einige seiner Unity-Plugins dank einer Partnerschaft mit Microsoft ein Jahr lang kostenlos zur Verfügung.

What has Coding4Fun been up to for the past few weeks? We've been creating a bunch of neat, free, open source applications for Windows Phone 7! hey range from simple to complex and each shows off how to do an interesting concept with the phone.

Our current released applications are:

Fake Call by Clint Rutkas

PicFx by Rene Schulte

Where's my car by Arian Kulp

Currency Converter by Pedro Lamas

Dice Shaker by Mark Jourdan

How much is this meeting costing us? by Clint Rutkas

All will have their source code released, most will have an article associated.

What is even cooler is this is just the tip of iceberg! We have even more applications being developed by Dan Fernandez, Brian Peek, and others as well!

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What has Coding4Fun been up to for the past few weeks? We've been creating a bunch of neat, free, open source applications for Windows Phone 7! hey range from simple to complex and each shows off how to do an interesting concept with the phone.
Our current released applications are:
Fake Call by Clint Rutkas PicFx by Rene Schulte Where's my car by Arian Kulp Currency Converter by Pedro Lamas Dice Shaker by Mark Jourdan How much is this meeting costing us? by Clint Rutkas
All will have their source code released, most will have an article associated.
What is even cooler is this is just the tip of iceberg! We have even more applications being developed by Dan Fernandez, Brian Peek, and others as well!
https://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/6-Coding4Fun-Windows-Phone-7-applications-released
Sat, 06 Nov 2010 02:09:28 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/6-Coding4Fun-Windows-Phone-7-applications-releasedClint RutkasClint Rutkas4https://channel9.msdn.com/coding4fun/blog/6-Coding4Fun-Windows-Phone-7-applications-released/RSSfreeSilverlightC4FNewsGet a Free Cyber-Security Book from MicrosoftParents and teens now have access to a free downloadable e-book from Microsoft called “Own Your Space,” which aims to instruct teens and other new internet users how to stay safe while online. Specifically, the book addresses common security threats like phishing scams as well as modern-day social issues like cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking.

LifeHacker recently reviewed the book and found it worth recommending, saying “it's difficult to write books for teenagers that don't fall into the ‘trying too hard to be cool’ trap, but Microsoft has done an admirable job.” Glowing praise indeed!

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Get-a-Free-Cyber-Security-Book-from-Microsoft Parents and teens now have access to a free downloadable e-book from Microsoft called “Own Your Space,” which aims to instruct teens and other new internet users how to stay safe while online. Specifically, the book addresses common security threats like phishing scams as well as modern-day social issues like cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking. LifeHacker recently reviewed the book and found it worth recommending, saying “it's difficult to write books for teenagers that don't fall into the ‘trying too hard to be cool’ trap, but Microsoft has done an admirable job.” Glowing praise indeed! You can grab a free copy for yourself from here. https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Get-a-Free-Cyber-Security-Book-from-Microsoft
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:39:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Get-a-Free-Cyber-Security-Book-from-MicrosoftSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Get-a-Free-Cyber-Security-Book-from-Microsoft/RSSfreefree stuffSecurityWebsiteSpark Launches: Free Software for Web DevelopersThe “Spark” series of programs are initiatives that deliver free Microsoft software and support to individuals and organizations. The program lineup currently includes
DreamSpark, which offers tons of free software tools for students, and
BizSpark, which gives startups the tools and support they need to get off the ground. Now comes a third entry, “WebsiteSpark.”

As you may imagine, this new program provides web developers and designers with copies of Microsoft web design and development software. The list includes Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition, Expression Studio 3, Expression Web 3 as well as processor
licenses for Windows Web Server 2008 or R2 (when available), SQL Server 2008 and DotNetPanel, a third-party web site control panel.

To qualify, web development and design companies with up to 10 employees and owners can participate for three years with no up-front cost on their part. At the end of the term, only a $100 fee is due, but there are no other costs or obligations. So in other
words, you’re getting a ton of software for only $100.

That on its own would be great, but the program also provides professional support and training during the three year period. Of course the end goal here is to sell potential customers on the Microsoft platform, but as
TechCrunch recently noted: “Who cares” because “frankly, their developer tools have long been the best available.”

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/WebsiteSpark-Launches-Free-Software-for-Web-Developers
The “Spark” series of programs are initiatives that deliver free Microsoft software and support to individuals and organizations. The program lineup currently includes
DreamSpark, which offers tons of free software tools for students, and
BizSpark, which gives startups the tools and support they need to get off the ground. Now comes a third entry, “WebsiteSpark.”
As you may imagine, this new program provides web developers and designers with copies of Microsoft web design and development software. The list includes Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition, Expression Studio 3, Expression Web 3 as well as processor
licenses for Windows Web Server 2008 or R2 (when available), SQL Server 2008 and DotNetPanel, a third-party web site control panel.
To qualify, web development and design companies with up to 10 employees and owners can participate for three years with no up-front cost on their part. At the end of the term, only a $100 fee is due, but there are no other costs or obligations. So in other
words, you’re getting a ton of software for only $100.
That on its own would be great, but the program also provides professional support and training during the three year period. Of course the end goal here is to sell potential customers on the Microsoft platform, but as
TechCrunch recently noted: “Who cares” because “frankly, their developer tools have long been the best available.”
Those interested in learning more or enrolling can do so here:
https://www.microsoft.com/web/websitespark.
https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/WebsiteSpark-Launches-Free-Software-for-Web-Developers
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:39:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/WebsiteSpark-Launches-Free-Software-for-Web-DevelopersSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/WebsiteSpark-Launches-Free-Software-for-Web-Developers/RSSDevelopersDevelopmentExpression StudiofreeWeb DevelopmentWebdesignDeveloperGot a Windows Mobile Phone? Enjoy Some Free Wi-FiThanks to AT&T, owners of Windows Mobile devices will get to enjoy free Wi-Fi at the carrier 20,000 hotspots across the United States. Starting September 14th, customers with a qualifying data plan will be able to use their mobile phone at any of the AT&T locations shown on the map below (also available here at AT&T’s website):

The nice thing about AT&T’s Wi-Fi is that it offers auto-authentication. That means as long as you have Wi-Fi turned on, it will automatically connect you. The service will kick off with Samsung smartphones on the 14th and then, over the coming weeks, other phones will follow including all 6.5 devices.

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Got-a-Windows-Mobile-Phone-Enjoy-Some-Free-Wi-Fi Thanks to AT&amp;T, owners of Windows Mobile devices will get to enjoy free Wi-Fi at the carrier 20,000 hotspots across the United States. Starting September 14th, customers with a qualifying data plan will be able to use their mobile phone at any of the AT&amp;T locations shown on the map below (also available here at AT&amp;T’s website): The nice thing about AT&amp;T’s Wi-Fi is that it offers auto-authentication. That means as long as you have Wi-Fi turned on, it will automatically connect you. The service will kick off with Samsung smartphones on the 14th and then, over the coming weeks, other phones will follow including all 6.5 devices. https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Got-a-Windows-Mobile-Phone-Enjoy-Some-Free-Wi-Fi
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:22:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Got-a-Windows-Mobile-Phone-Enjoy-Some-Free-Wi-FiSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Got-a-Windows-Mobile-Phone-Enjoy-Some-Free-Wi-Fi/RSSAT&TfreeWiFiWi-FiWindows MobileThis Week on C9: Charles Torre on camera, C9 turns 5, and lots of freebiesThis week on Channel 9, Dan and Brian are joined by special guest Charles Torre! This week we discuss

Picks of the week
- Charles's pick of the week: Jonathan Shapiro, creator of EROS and BitC projects, was hired by Microsoft
- Brian’s pick of the week: Correction on features coming in XNA from
Michael Klucher

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This week on Channel 9, Dan and Brian are joined by special guest Charles Torre! This week we discuss
- Channel 9 turns 5 Years old and Jamie builds some
5-year anniversary wallpapers
- Nic Fillingham’s Flickr photos from the
5-year anniversary cake
- Where Dan, Brian and Charles were five years ago
Developer News
- Download
SQL Server 2008 SP1
- Velocity Team -
Velocity CTP3 now available(Download)
- Jesse Liberty –
VideoWiki Open Silverlight 3 Project
- Jeroen Ritmeijer -
Integrating TextGlow (Silverlight Open XML viewer) into Sharepoint
- Yochay Kiriaty – Walkthrough of the
Windows 7 Taskbar .NET Sample Library
- Update to free Azure Services Training Kit and
Azure Services Management Tools
- Mohammad Khosravi –
CodeProject Range Finder app, via
Greg Duncan
- Jon Galloway -
Troubleshooting an intermittent .NET High CPU problem
- Bill Ramos - SQL Management Studio Tips
Part 1 and
Part 2
- Adam Kinney –
Video demo of Silverlight Spy to Visually Debug Silverlight applications
- SourceGear -
DiffMerge available (free)
- RedGate offers
Illustrated C# 2008 eBook for free, via
Stefano Mapelli
Picks of the week
- Charles's pick of the week: Jonathan Shapiro, creator of EROS and BitC projects, was hired by Microsoft
- Brian’s pick of the week: Correction on features coming in XNA from
Michael Klucher
-Dan’s pick of the week: Silverlight-based
Future Desktop in Silverlight (blog post,
Codeplex project), via Rishi Oberi
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Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:31:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/This+Week+On+Channel+9/This-Week-on-C9-Charles-Torre-on-camera-C9-turns-5-and-lots-of-freebiesDan FernandezDan Fernandez10https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/This+Week+On+Channel+9/This-Week-on-C9-Charles-Torre-on-camera-C9-turns-5-and-lots-of-freebies/RSSAzure ServicesfreeSilverlightSQL Server 2008Windows 7Free Games for Windows Mobilewww.twitter.com/wmdev. The posts that include the name of the game and the registration code are designated with the word [FREEBIE] but they are first come, first serve. Only the first person who registers the code can use it, so you have to be fast. So far, they’ve given away Guitar Hero 3, Texas Hold’em, Leisure Suit Larry, and more. Here are the instructions on what to do once you have a code: http://www.winplay.com/onetimecoupons.php. ]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Free-Games-for-Windows-MobileThe Windows Mobile Developer Team is giving away free games to those that follow their team’s Twitter account here at www.twitter.com/wmdev. The posts that include the name of the game and the registration code are designated with the word [FREEBIE] but they are first come, first serve. Only the first person who registers the code can use it, so you have to be fast. So far, they’ve given away Guitar Hero 3, Texas Hold’em, Leisure Suit Larry, and more. Here are the instructions on what to do once you have a code: http://www.winplay.com/onetimecoupons.php.https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Free-Games-for-Windows-Mobile
Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:38:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Free-Games-for-Windows-MobileSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Free-Games-for-Windows-Mobile/RSSfreeGamesWindows MobileTake Screenshots with GreenshotFor taking screenshots on my Windows PC, I’ve been using the free software from Jing, which lets me use a hotkey combination to take a screenshot then save it to my computer or quickly upload it to either Flickr or a web site via FTP. However, I’m always on the lookout for any utilities that could improve on the screenshot-taking experience. That’s why I’m now giving Greenshot a try.

This new, open source screenshot application runs from a small executable file – no installation required. After it’s up and running, you can use keyboard shortcuts to take a shot of either a region (hit the Print button), a window (Alt+Print), or your entire screen (Ctrl+Print).

Unlike Jing, which saves all images as .PNG files, Greenshot lets you specify your image file format along with name and storage location. In addition, you can choose to just copy the image to the clipboard instead so you can paste it elsewhere.

After your screenshot has been copied, you can then add objects including rectangles, circles, and text boxes. A unique feature lets you select an element within the picture and resize it, move it, copy it, cut it, or delete it.

Unfortunately, Greenshot doesn’t let you upload photos to the web like Jing does, but you can always use Windows Live Photo Gallery or your favorite FTP program for that. Greenshot may not replace Jing for me, but it definitely has some useful features that make it a worthy addition to my everyday toolkit.

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Take-Screenshots-with-Greenshot For taking screenshots on my Windows PC, I’ve been using the free software from Jing, which lets me use a hotkey combination to take a screenshot then save it to my computer or quickly upload it to either Flickr or a web site via FTP. However, I’m always on the lookout for any utilities that could improve on the screenshot-taking experience. That’s why I’m now giving Greenshot a try. This new, open source screenshot application runs from a small executable file – no installation required. After it’s up and running, you can use keyboard shortcuts to take a shot of either a region (hit the Print button), a window (Alt&#43;Print), or your entire screen (Ctrl&#43;Print). Unlike Jing, which saves all images as .PNG files, Greenshot lets you specify your image file format along with name and storage location. In addition, you can choose to just copy the image to the clipboard instead so you can paste it elsewhere. After your screenshot has been copied, you can then add objects including rectangles, circles, and text boxes. A unique feature lets you select an element within the picture and resize it, move it, copy it, cut it, or delete it. Unfortunately, Greenshot doesn’t let you upload photos to the web like Jing does, but you can always use Windows Live Photo Gallery or your favorite FTP program for that. Greenshot may not replace Jing for me, but it definitely has some useful features that make it a worthy addition to my everyday toolkit. https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Take-Screenshots-with-Greenshot
Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:55:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Take-Screenshots-with-GreenshotSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Take-Screenshots-with-Greenshot/RSSfreeUtilitiesutilityZune&rsquo;s New Subscription Service Lets You OWN Your MusicThe subscription service model is one that appeals to a niche crowd of music aficionados as it allows for all-you-can eat access to huge catalogs of music for one low monthly fee. The only problem with this model is that when it comes to favorite songs, people will often want to “keep” them - that is own them forever and ever. Before today, you couldn’t have it both ways – you both couldn’t own music and rent it; you had to choose one or the other. That dilemma is now no more thanks to the new Zune Pass.

The Zune Pass subscription service has been modified so that you still have the opportunity for the unlimited sampling that a subscription music service provides, but you can now also keep your ten favorite songs, too.

Ten songs – I think that equates to about a CD’s worth of music every month, give or take.

This service is $14.99 per month – a pretty decent offering for ten free songs plus unlimited streaming for up to 3 PCs and 3 Zunes.

Getting together an offer like this was no easy feat. Agreements between Microsoft and the record labels EMI, Song BMG, Universal Music, and Warner Music, had to first be signed and put into place along with agreements with independent distributors of digital music like INgrooves, Independent Online Distribution Alliance and The Orchard.

In addition to this new model, Zune owners have access to unique features not found elsewhere, like buy-from-FM, an option that allows for immediate download of songs heard on the built-in FM tuner. There’s also a Wi-Fi store, a recommendation engine that learns what you like and suggests tracks you might enjoy, themed channels for discovering music by genre, and a dynamic visual mosiac called Mixview which lets you discover music by clicking around a visual display of related albums and artists.

Oh, and did I mention that the majority of the music in the Zune Marketplace is DRM-free?

To learn more about the Zune Pass or to sign up, visit the Zune.net site.

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Zunersquos-New-Subscription-Service-Lets-You-OWN-Your-Music The subscription service model is one that appeals to a niche crowd of music aficionados as it allows for all-you-can eat access to huge catalogs of music for one low monthly fee. The only problem with this model is that when it comes to favorite songs, people will often want to “keep” them - that is own them forever and ever. Before today, you couldn’t have it both ways – you both couldn’t own music and rent it; you had to choose one or the other. That dilemma is now no more thanks to the new Zune Pass. The Zune Pass subscription service has been modified so that you still have the opportunity for the unlimited sampling that a subscription music service provides, but you can now also keep your ten favorite songs, too. Ten songs – I think that equates to about a CD’s worth of music every month, give or take. This service is $14.99 per month – a pretty decent offering for ten free songs plus unlimited streaming for up to 3 PCs and 3 Zunes. Getting together an offer like this was no easy feat. Agreements between Microsoft and the record labels EMI, Song BMG, Universal Music, and Warner Music, had to first be signed and put into place along with agreements with independent distributors of digital music like INgrooves, Independent Online Distribution Alliance and The Orchard. In addition to this new model, Zune owners have access to unique features not found elsewhere, like buy-from-FM, an option that allows for immediate download of songs heard on the built-in FM tuner. There’s also a Wi-Fi store, a recommendation engine that learns what you like and suggests tracks you might enjoy, themed channels for discovering music by genre, and a dynamic visual mosiac called Mixview which lets you discover music by clicking around a visual display of related albums and artists. Oh, and did I mention that the majority of the music in the Zune Marketplace is DRM-free? To learn more about the Zune Pass or to sign up, visit the Zune.net site. https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Zunersquos-New-Subscription-Service-Lets-You-OWN-Your-Music
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:12:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Zunersquos-New-Subscription-Service-Lets-You-OWN-Your-MusicSarah PerezSarah Perez4https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Zunersquos-New-Subscription-Service-Lets-You-OWN-Your-Music/RSSfreeMusicSubscriptionZunezune 3Zune SocialMaking Engaging Digital Presentations With FreepathFreepath 2.0 is a new application that lets you create presentations that are mashups of web content and content from your PC. So, instead of a traditional PowerPoint, for example, your Freepath presentation could combine a PowerPoint file with images, videos, music, PDFs, Word, and Excel documents and play them as a seamless digital presentation. You can integrate web content like YouTube videos, slideshow’s from slide.com, music from Pandora, images from flickr or photobucket, and more alongside files saved on your PC like those from Office documents, PDFs, Quicktime videos, or Flash files.

The Freepath 2.0 software offers three different viewing modes: a preview mode which shows you digital assets on the right but also makes the playlist and playlist library accessible, a full screen mode (like what PowerPoint offers), and a dual screen mode which shows the presentation both on your screen and that of an external monitor. This dual monitor mode is also compatible with WebEx, GoToMeeting, Live Meeting, and Intercall.

If you’re more comfortable creating presentations in PowerPoint and are hesitant to try a new tool like this, you can actually prepare your slides in PowerPoint itself and then drag them into FreePath’s downloadable software to take advantage of the other tools that it provides.

When complete, your presentations can be shared with the Freepath community on myFreepath.com, which is similar to how Slideshare operates. All beta users receive 100 MB of free storage space in this community.

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Make-Engaging-Digital-Presentations-With-Freepath Freepath 2.0 is a new application that lets you create presentations that are mashups of web content and content from your PC. So, instead of a traditional PowerPoint, for example, your Freepath presentation could combine a PowerPoint file with images, videos, music, PDFs, Word, and Excel documents and play them as a seamless digital presentation. You can integrate web content like YouTube videos, slideshow’s from slide.com, music from Pandora, images from flickr or photobucket, and more alongside files saved on your PC like those from Office documents, PDFs, Quicktime videos, or Flash files. The Freepath 2.0 software offers three different viewing modes: a preview mode which shows you digital assets on the right but also makes the playlist and playlist library accessible, a full screen mode (like what PowerPoint offers), and a dual screen mode which shows the presentation both on your screen and that of an external monitor. This dual monitor mode is also compatible with WebEx, GoToMeeting, Live Meeting, and Intercall. If you’re more comfortable creating presentations in PowerPoint and are hesitant to try a new tool like this, you can actually prepare your slides in PowerPoint itself and then drag them into FreePath’s downloadable software to take advantage of the other tools that it provides. When complete, your presentations can be shared with the Freepath community on myFreepath.com, which is similar to how Slideshare operates. All beta users receive 100 MB of free storage space in this community. https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Make-Engaging-Digital-Presentations-With-Freepath
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:42:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Make-Engaging-Digital-Presentations-With-FreepathSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Make-Engaging-Digital-Presentations-With-Freepath/RSSdownloaddownloadsfreeMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointpresentationsslideshowsSoftwareFree Comic-Con Videos for ZuneZune Marketplace. The event, which ran from July 24-27 in San Diego, California, is a huge convention for fans of comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, horror, and other related arts spanning all genres from books to TV to film. Once devoted just to comics, today’s convention has everything from toys to video games to panels featuring Hollywood actors and producers talking about their latest big movie and screening trailers of highly anticipated films. Since not everyone can attend this event, the next best thing is to download free videos from Comic-Con 2008. All you need is the Zune software – if you don’t have a Zune, you can always just watch them on your PC. ]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Free-Comic-Con-Videos-for-ZuneThe Xbox Live Marketplace team has added free Comic-Con 2008 videos to the Zune Marketplace. The event, which ran from July 24-27 in San Diego, California, is a huge convention for fans of comic books, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, horror, and other related arts spanning all genres from books to TV to film. Once devoted just to comics, today’s convention has everything from toys to video games to panels featuring Hollywood actors and producers talking about their latest big movie and screening trailers of highly anticipated films. Since not everyone can attend this event, the next best thing is to download free videos from Comic-Con 2008. All you need is the Zune software – if you don’t have a Zune, you can always just watch them on your PC.https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Free-Comic-Con-Videos-for-Zune
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:39:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Free-Comic-Con-Videos-for-ZuneSarah PerezSarah Perez2https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Free-Comic-Con-Videos-for-Zune/RSScomic-confreeVideoVideosZuneiPower: Power Off Your PC Instantly

iPower is a little app that runs in your system tray allowing you to instantly logoff, reboot, or shutdown your computer. From the right-click menu, you choose what you want the default action to be (after installation, it’s set to “shutdown”). After it’s configured, you only need to double-click on the icon to have it perform your preferred action. This is a pretty quick way to do a shutdown, but be careful not to click it when you meant to click on another system tray app like your anti-virus or your Wi-Fi connection! You may prefer going with a Vista sidebar widget instead (like this one) – it’s just as fast and not as easy to accidentally click.

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/iPower-Power-Off-Your-PC-Instantly iPower is a little app that runs in your system tray allowing you to instantly logoff, reboot, or shutdown your computer. From the right-click menu, you choose what you want the default action to be (after installation, it’s set to “shutdown”). After it’s configured, you only need to double-click on the icon to have it perform your preferred action. This is a pretty quick way to do a shutdown, but be careful not to click it when you meant to click on another system tray app like your anti-virus or your Wi-Fi connection! You may prefer going with a Vista sidebar widget instead (like this one) – it’s just as fast and not as easy to accidentally click. https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/iPower-Power-Off-Your-PC-Instantly
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:54:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/iPower-Power-Off-Your-PC-InstantlySarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/iPower-Power-Off-Your-PC-Instantly/RSSfreeshutdownSoftwareUltraExplorer, An Awesome Alternative to Windows Explorer

This weekend, I decided to look for an alternative to Windows Explorer. Although Windows Explorer gets the job done, there’s just a lot that it doesn’t do that I wish it would, and frankly, I miss XP’s version. Well, now, I have it back and then some! That’s one of the great things about Windows actually – you don’t have to be stuck with the way things come out of the box. If you don’t like something, you have the power to change it. Tweak, customize, download new software, whatever – you can really make Windows your own.

I decided to go on the hunt for a new version of Explorer. I heard a rumor someone out there is creating an XP version of Windows Explorer for Vista users, but I couldn’t find it. (If you know, please leave a comment! The closest I found was Explorer XP, which is similar, but not the same.)

Instead, I found something nearly as good, if not better: UltraExplorer. This alternative Windows Explorer program has it all: a completely customizable interface, tons of configurable toolbars, lots of different views, favorites, a temporary holding area for moving files around called “Drop Stack,” and, of course, the long-lost “up” button. (Don’t tell me about Alt+Up, I know - I want a button!).

Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with the program except that I would like to customize the defaults for the views depending on the folder I’m accessing, and it seems that you can only set defaults for the whole program. However, the app does remember your most recent settings, so this hasn’t been a huge problem.

If you want to try this alternate version of Window Explorer, you can visit the app’s homepage here or download it from Download.com here.

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/UltraExplorer-An-Awesome-Alternative-to-Windows-Explorer This weekend, I decided to look for an alternative to Windows Explorer. Although Windows Explorer gets the job done, there’s just a lot that it doesn’t do that I wish it would, and frankly, I miss XP’s version. Well, now, I have it back and then some! That’s one of the great things about Windows actually – you don’t have to be stuck with the way things come out of the box. If you don’t like something, you have the power to change it. Tweak, customize, download new software, whatever – you can really make Windows your own. I decided to go on the hunt for a new version of Explorer. I heard a rumor someone out there is creating an XP version of Windows Explorer for Vista users, but I couldn’t find it. (If you know, please leave a comment! The closest I found was Explorer XP, which is similar, but not the same.) Instead, I found something nearly as good, if not better: UltraExplorer. This alternative Windows Explorer program has it all: a completely customizable interface, tons of configurable toolbars, lots of different views, favorites, a temporary holding area for moving files around called “Drop Stack,” and, of course, the long-lost “up” button. (Don’t tell me about Alt&#43;Up, I know - I want a button!). Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with the program except that I would like to customize the defaults for the views depending on the folder I’m accessing, and it seems that you can only set defaults for the whole program. However, the app does remember your most recent settings, so this hasn’t been a huge problem. If you want to try this alternate version of Window Explorer, you can visit the app’s homepage here or download it from Download.com here. https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/UltraExplorer-An-Awesome-Alternative-to-Windows-Explorer
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:51:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/UltraExplorer-An-Awesome-Alternative-to-Windows-ExplorerSarah PerezSarah Perez2https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/UltraExplorer-An-Awesome-Alternative-to-Windows-Explorer/RSSAppfreeSoftwareVistaWindows ExplorerXPApplicationWindows VistaPaglo and Spiceworks: Web Apps for I.T.Paglo, now out of private beta, is a search engine for I.T. To use the app, an admin downloads it to a machine on the corporate network, and then it will begin collecting information on the I.T. infrastructure. Paglo uses common protocols like SNMP to pull information from computers, servers, switches, routers, and network printers. That information can then be made available to any authorized user as dashboards – which are customized displays showing information like CPU use, disk space, etc. In addition, Paglo lets you do inventory management, network management, software audits, as well as network searches. Because Paglo is open source, any organization can use it an extend it as they see fit. For more details on Paglo, the AppScout blog has a really thorough review you should read if you’re interested in this type of thing. I never had the opportunity to try Paglo when I was in I.T., but it looks like it does a great job.

Another web app for SMB I.T. admins that I did try was Spiceworks. Since the time I used it, it has gone through several upgrades and it keeps becoming more and more useful. The latest version, Spiceworks 3.0 now offers Active Directory integration, so your computer groups will copy over to the application, instead of you having to re-create them there. There’s also a new feature that lets you monitor the health of your Exchange Server. You can browse through your software, devices, and groups in cover-flow style, schedule automatic backups, keep tabs on windows events, and fully customize your help desk portal. And those are just some of the new features! In addition, the software also does inventory management, auditing, reporting, and provides a help desk.

Both software programs – OK, they have web interfaces, but they are installable software – are great ways for the overburdened I.T. departments to keep track of network inventory and management without the need for physical or manual reviews of the devices. Even better, they’re both free!

]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Paglo-Vs-Spiceworks-Web-Apps-for-IT Paglo, now out of private beta, is a search engine for I.T. To use the app, an admin downloads it to a machine on the corporate network, and then it will begin collecting information on the I.T. infrastructure. Paglo uses common protocols like SNMP to pull information from computers, servers, switches, routers, and network printers. That information can then be made available to any authorized user as dashboards – which are customized displays showing information like CPU use, disk space, etc. In addition, Paglo lets you do inventory management, network management, software audits, as well as network searches. Because Paglo is open source, any organization can use it an extend it as they see fit. For more details on Paglo, the AppScout blog has a really thorough review you should read if you’re interested in this type of thing. I never had the opportunity to try Paglo when I was in I.T., but it looks like it does a great job. Another web app for SMB I.T. admins that I did try was Spiceworks. Since the time I used it, it has gone through several upgrades and it keeps becoming more and more useful. The latest version, Spiceworks 3.0 now offers Active Directory integration, so your computer groups will copy over to the application, instead of you having to re-create them there. There’s also a new feature that lets you monitor the health of your Exchange Server. You can browse through your software, devices, and groups in cover-flow style, schedule automatic backups, keep tabs on windows events, and fully customize your help desk portal. And those are just some of the new features! In addition, the software also does inventory management, auditing, reporting, and provides a help desk. Both software programs – OK, they have web interfaces, but they are installable software – are great ways for the overburdened I.T. departments to keep track of network inventory and management without the need for physical or manual reviews of the devices. Even better, they’re both freehttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Paglo-Vs-Spiceworks-Web-Apps-for-IT
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:59:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Paglo-Vs-Spiceworks-Web-Apps-for-ITSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Paglo-Vs-Spiceworks-Web-Apps-for-IT/RSSComputer Hardwarefreecomputersi.t.networksAdministrationadminOlympics Are Coming To Media CenterNBCOlympics website, the Microsoft/NBC partnership will also bring us video from the Olympic Games right to our Media Center PCs. These videos will be made available as clips on Vista Media Center and organized into channels based on event (e.g. swimming, gymnastics, track & field, etc.) The service, called "Olympics On the Go," won't be offering live coverage, but will be providing "up-to-HD quality" automatic downloads with help from digital content provider, Wavexpress's TVTonic. Because the content is downloaded instead of streamed, the footage can be watched whether you're online or not. And since Media Center extenders like the Xbox 360 let you view content on other devices besides a PC, you can watch the Olympics events you want to see from any room in your home. Best of all, this service will be completely free! ]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Olympics-Are-Coming-To-Media-CenterThe 2008 Beijing Olympics are nearly here and along with the Silverlight-powered NBCOlympics website, the Microsoft/NBC partnership will also bring us video from the Olympic Games right to our Media Center PCs. These videos will be made available as clips on Vista Media Center and organized into channels based on event (e.g. swimming, gymnastics, track &amp; field, etc.) The service, called &quot;Olympics On the Go,&quot; won't be offering live coverage, but will be providing &quot;up-to-HD quality&quot; automatic downloads with help from digital content provider, Wavexpress's TVTonic. Because the content is downloaded instead of streamed, the footage can be watched whether you're online or not. And since Media Center extenders like the Xbox 360 let you view content on other devices besides a PC, you can watch the Olympics events you want to see from any room in your home. Best of all, this service will be completely free!https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Olympics-Are-Coming-To-Media-Center
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:16:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Olympics-Are-Coming-To-Media-CenterSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Olympics-Are-Coming-To-Media-Center/RSSdownloaddownloadsfreeGamesMedia CenterOlympicssummer olympicsVideoVista Media CenterWindows Media CenterWMCCrowdsource Your Office: Introducing Task MarketTask Market, a place where a business can crowdsource their projects to a group of freelancers who are skilled Microsoft Office gurus. What kind of tasks can be posted here? Pretty much anything that involves Office like design work, writing, presentations, spreadsheets, and more. Similar to the “hire a VA” concept that Timothy Ferriss promoted in his “4-Hour Workweek” book, outsourcing these important but time-consuming tasks can help you free up your time to focus on the things only you know how to do – that is, running your business. Posting a task is free, so give it a shot. And if you’re a freelancer looking for some work, you can sign up, create a profile, and get email alerts when to be notified of new work is available. ]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/The-Crowdsourced-WorkplaceHave you heard the term “crowdsourcing?” It means taking a task that was traditionally performed by an employee or contractor and farming it out to an undefined, large group of people – a group which is often found online. Microsoft has turned this trend into Task Market, a place where a business can crowdsource their projects to a group of freelancers who are skilled Microsoft Office gurus. What kind of tasks can be posted here? Pretty much anything that involves Office like design work, writing, presentations, spreadsheets, and more. Similar to the “hire a VA” concept that Timothy Ferriss promoted in his “4-Hour Workweek” book, outsourcing these important but time-consuming tasks can help you free up your time to focus on the things only you know how to do – that is, running your business. Posting a task is free, so give it a shot. And if you’re a freelancer looking for some work, you can sign up, create a profile, and get email alerts when to be notified of new work is available.https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/The-Crowdsourced-Workplace
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:17:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/The-Crowdsourced-WorkplaceSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/The-Crowdsourced-Workplace/RSScrowdsourcingfreeFreelanceMicrosoft OfficeoutsourcingvaworkOfficeAutomatically Find Local PrintersI read about the new Xerox Mobile Express Driver that lets you automatically detect all the available printers in your vicinity - even the ones that are non-Xerox - and then downloads and installs the appropriate drivers automatically. Keep in mind that this software won’t get you connected the office printer at your favorite wi-fi hotspot, but it will help you find printers when you plug into the corporate network of the client you’re visiting or the printers over at your friend’s house. The software is dead simple to install and use, but you will need to be connected to the internet for the installation to work. When you’re ready to print, just choose the Xerox Mobile printer that will now be in your printer list and the software scans and adds available printers. You can even assign a name to the location so you won’t have to scan and re-add printers next time you’re there. (via CNet)]]>https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Automatically-Find-Local-PrintersSeriously cool! Recently, I read about the new Xerox Mobile Express Driver that lets you automatically detect all the available printers in your vicinity - even the ones that are non-Xerox - and then downloads and installs the appropriate drivers automatically. Keep in mind that this software won’t get you connected the office printer at your favorite wi-fi hotspot, but it will help you find printers when you plug into the corporate network of the client you’re visiting or the printers over at your friend’s house. The software is dead simple to install and use, but you will need to be connected to the internet for the installation to work. When you’re ready to print, just choose the Xerox Mobile printer that will now be in your printer list and the software scans and adds available printers. You can even assign a name to the location so you won’t have to scan and re-add printers next time you’re there. (via CNet)https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Automatically-Find-Local-Printers
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:04:00 GMThttps://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Automatically-Find-Local-PrintersSarah PerezSarah Perez0https://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Automatically-Find-Local-Printers/RSSDriversfreePrintersPrintingsofwareUtilitiesutilityxerox